Breakfast links: Mad for development

Calling all developers

Mayor Bowser requested proposals to develop properties around the District. In a new initiative, the administration is seeking public input from the community before asking the developers. (City Paper)

Use a barge

Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront plan is moving forward. The Virginia Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit against the plan, and a developer has agreed to remove construction debris from a project by barge, rather than by truck. (WBJ)

A tiny tiff

The founders of the original collection of three tiny houses in DC have split into two groups, with one starting a new project and the others looking for another site. DC did not approve of the project, s

Citi upgrades

New York’s Citi Bike is getting an overhaul. The system’s new owner replaced its software, is fixing up bikes and docking stations, and adding valets to busy spots. They also plan to expand to new parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. (WNYC)

David Koch is a native of Silver Spring. He first discovered his love of transportation and planning through Greater Greater Washington and Just Up The Pike. He has a planning degree from Rutgers University. You might see him on his bike around Mount Pleasant.